ARTIST'S STATEMENT
I look at the landscape as a progression of thresholds showing evidence of growth, decay and displacement of organic life. My work uses landscape as a symbolic vehicle to record perceptions of a place at a moment in time and as a notation of found relationships. Exploring the landscape reveals and releases internal and external energy between myself and the environment.
In the sanctuary of my backyard, there is an important interplay between giving and receiving. The plant life provides intimate surroundings in which the mind and eyes wander. The Adirondack chairs, weathered and outside year round are symbolic of my voice. These vessel-like forms speak of being still; anticipating and prepared to be fulfilled. By the nature of their design, the chairs render themselves empty and full – of letting go and holding.
As observations are released onto paper, plate or canvas, marks are created, lost and found and eventually accumulate showing the history of my perceptions. I focus on color, intuition, gesture and play in order that the viewer can also slowly meander amongst the forms and space. I want one to look closely and with more curiosity; as though on a trail, in the woods or poking around in a cottage garden.
BRIEF RESUME
Exhibitions
| 2006 | The Maine Print Project: Maine Printmakers: 1980-2005, Center for Maine Contemporary Art, Rockport, ME |
| Prints from Peregrine Press, Reed Fine Art Gallery, University of ME at Presque Isle, and the Saco Museum, Saco, ME | |
| 2005 | The Art of the Print, Works on Paper by Peregrine Press, George Marshall Store Gallery, York, ME |
| 2004 | Senior BFA Show, Institute of Contemporary Art, Maine College of Art, Portland, ME |
| 2003 | Summer Show, Six person exhibit, Ocean Street Arts, South Portland, ME |
| 2002 | Portland Atlas, Suite print project, Zero Station Gallery , South Portland, ME |
| 2001 | BFA Merit Show, Maine College of Art, Portland, ME |
| 1999 | When Fabric Isn’t Fiber, Four person show, Delilah Pottery, Portland ME |
| 1992 | Paintings, Prints & Drawings, Four person exhibit, Jaffrey Civic Center, Jaffrey, NH |
| 1991 | Recent Monotypes, Four person exhibit, Depot Gallery, Hancock, NH |
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Honors and Achievements
| Kate Mahoney/Marcy Carner Memorial Scholarship - awarded membership to Peregrine Press |
| Maine College of Art Talent Scholarship, 1999-2004 |
| Beatrice Gilmore Scholarship, 2000 |
| Phoebe Flory Watercolor School summer apprentice, 1989 |
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Experience
| 2006 | Brown Elementary School, South Portland, ME, Co-artist / facilitator: Book Art/Literacy/Printmaking after school program with ESL students grades 2-5 |
| 2002–2006 | Spiral Arts, Portland, ME, Watercolor teacher: Teach watercolor to students of all ages and levels including techniques, perception and development of style. A community arts program, Spiral Arts is for people of all ages and offers opportunities for transformation through spirituality, art and learning. |
| 2003 Spring Semester | Student teacher for the class The Art of Teaching Art: Taught practical hands-on art to grades 3-5 in the classroom and museum setting. |
| 1990–Present | Freelance graphic designer with over 18 years working in publishing and graphic design |